Suriyan Sor Rungvisai

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Suriyan Sor Rungvisai
สุริยัน ศ.รุ่งวิสัย
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Real nameSuriyan Kaiganha
(สุริยัน ไขกัญหา)
Nickname(s)Chao nu atchariya (เจ้าหนูอัจฉริยะ)
"The Smart Kid" [1]
Sun Wukong (หงอคง) [2]
Weight(s) Flyweight
Super flyweight
Bantamweight
Height161 cm (5 ft 3 in)
Nationality Thai
Born (1989-03-02) March 2, 1989 (age 34)
Sikhio District, Nakhon Ratchasima Province, Thailand
Stanceorthodox
Boxing record
Total fights57
Wins49
Wins by KO25
Losses7
Draws1

Suriyan Sor Rungvisai (born Suriyan Kaiganha, March 2, 1989) is a Thai professional boxer in the super flyweight division. He is the former WBC super flyweight champion. [3] and the older brother of flyweight contender Nawaphon Sor Rungvisai.

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Early life and career

Suriyan started his career in Muay Thai at the age of seven. He made his professional boxing debut at the age of 16, beating Yoddoi Sithsoei by decision. Early in his career, he fought for several regional titles, winning the WBO Asia Pacific Youth Light Flyweight Title, and the WBC Asian Boxing Council Flyweight Title, twice. Notable fights, during this time, include a points decision victory against future WBA super flyweight champion Tepparith Singwancha. [4] [5]

He is part of Nakhornluang Boxing Promotions under Suchart Pisitwuttinan, the manager of two former WBC world champions (Veeraphol "Death Mask" Sahaprom and Sirimongkol Singwangcha).

On October 18, 2010, he got his first world title shot against the Thai WBC, lineal, and The Ring flyweight world champion Pongsaklek Wonjongkam. The fight was competitive; Rungvisai used his superior speed to trouble the more experienced Wonjongjongkam, winning some of the early and middle rounds, but lost a point in the eight round for an unintentional clash of heads. Wonjongkam was able to close the fight stronger against Rungvisai, winning by a very close unanimous decision. The judges had the fight 115-114, 115-112, 114-113, all for Wonjongkam. [6] [7]

On August 19, 2011, he successfully dethroned Mexican Tomas Rojas with a unanimous decision victory, to capture WBC super flyweight title at Srisaket, Thailand. Despite giving up 5 inches in height to Rojas, Rungvisai is 5'3 and Rojas is 5'8, Rungvisai was able to use his superior speed to land combinations, to win many of the early and middle rounds. Rojas however was able to win the later rounds through increased activity and inside fighting. Rungvisai won by unanimous decision, the judges had the fight 115-114, 116-112 and 117-111, all for Suriyan Sor Rungvisai, becoming the 43rd Thai fighter to gain a major world boxing title. [3] [8]

Rungvisai won his first title defense against, former two-time WBA super flyweight champion Nobuo Nashiro of Japan, winning a unanimous decision, with scores of 115-113, 119-109, and 116-113. [9]

On March 27, 2012, he lost his title to Yota "Magic Box" Sato in Tokyo, Japan.

On October 22, 2014, he lost to Shinsuke Yamanaka for WBC bantamweight class at Yoyogi National Gymnasium, Tokyo, Japan, losing with a unanimous decision, with scores of 114-110, 116-108, and 115-109. [2]

On April 30, 2016, he lost to Anselmo "Chemito" Moreno for silver belt champion at WBC bantamweight class in Panama City. [10]

Professional boxing record

57 fights49 wins7 losses
By knockout250
By decision247
Draws1
No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound(s),
time
DateAgeLocationNotes
57Win49–7–1Tommy SeranKO3 (6)Mar 4, 201728 years, 2 daysNational Stadium Gymnasium, Bangkok, Thailand
56Win48–7–1John Rey LauzaUD12Dec 15, 201627 years, 288 daysNonthaburi, ThailandRetained WBC Asian Boxing Council bantamweight title
55Win47–7–1Macrea GandioncoRTD5 (12), 3:00Aug 31, 201627 years, 182 daysPathum Thani, ThailandRetained WBC Asian Boxing Council bantamweight title
54Loss46–7–1 Anselmo Moreno UD12Apr 30, 201627 years, 59 daysArena Roberto Duran, Panama City, PanamaFor vacant WBC Silver bantamweight title
53Win46–6–1Ricky ManufoeUD6Feb 18, 201626 years, 353 daysRatchaprachasamasai School, Phra Pradaeng, Thailand
52Win45–6–1Frans Damur PalueKO2 (12)Sep 18, 201526 years, 200 daysLad Sawai Market, Pathum Thani, ThailandRetained WBC Asian Boxing Council bantamweight title
51Win44–6–1Ibuki TanakaKO4 (6)Jul 17, 201526 years, 137 daysIyara Market, Klongluang, Pathum Thani, Thailand
50Win43–6–1Jomar FajardoTKO2 (12)Jun 10, 201526 years, 100 daysDino Water Park, Khon Kaen, ThailandRetained WBC Asian Boxing Council bantamweight title
49Win42–6–1Khunsuk ChaiyonggymKO2 (6)May 28, 201526 years, 87 daysLiptapanlop Hall, Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand
48Win41–6–1Manot ComputKO4 (6)Apr 28, 201526 years, 57 daysPrasamut Jedi, Samut Prakan, Thailand
47Win40–6–1Samuel TehuayoUD6Feb 24, 201525 years, 359 daysKlong 6, Khlong Luang, Thailand
46Win39–6–1Daoden SithsaithongKO3 (6)Jan 23, 201525 years, 327 daysNCO Club, Royal Thai Airforce, Bangkok, Thailand
45Win38–6–1Tony AremaKO1 (12), 1:59Dec 19, 201425 years, 292 daysKinpoo Seafood Restaurant, Samut Prakan, Thailand
44Loss37–6–1 Shinsuke Yamanaka UD12Oct 22, 201425 years, 234 daysYoyogi #2 Gymnasium, Tokyo, JapanFor WBC bantamweight title
43Win37–5–1Falazona FidalPTS6Jul 18, 201425 years, 138 daysLad Sawai Market, Pathum Thani, Thailand
42Win36–5–1Fernando OconRTD7 (12), 3:00May 16, 201425 years, 75 daysPak Kret Pier, Pak Kret, Thailand
41Win35–5–1Samuel TehuayoUD6Apr 8, 201425 years, 37 daysLamsamkaew Youth Center, Pathum Thani, Thailand
40Win34–5–1Jimmy MasangkayKO2 (12)Mar 7, 201425 years, 5 daysThai Wasadu store, Sukkapibal 3 Road, Bangkok, ThailandRetained WBC Asian Boxing Council bantamweight title
39Win33–5–1Piyanut SintaoKO1 (6), 1:16Feb 18, 201424 years, 353 daysNCO Club, Royal Thai Airforce, Bangkok, Thailand
38Win32–5–1Fernando OconUD12Jan 21, 201424 years, 325 daysWat Klang Klong 3 School, Pathum Thani, ThailandRetained WBC Asian Boxing Council bantamweight title
37Win31–5–1Singnamchai ChaiyonggymKO2 (6)Nov 15, 201324 years, 258 daysProvincial Stadium, Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand
36Win30–5–1Jilo MerlinUD6Oct 8, 201324 years, 220 daysSamakkeeradbamrung School, Pathum Thani, Thailand
35Win29–5–1Daryl BasadreKO6 (12), 1:18Sep 6, 201324 years, 188 daysNCO Club, Royal Thai Airforce, Bangkok, Thailand
34Win28–5–1Chandech Sor RatidechKO1 (6), 1:57Jul 19, 201324 years, 139 daysKing Ramesuan Provincial Stadium, Lop Buri, Thailand
33Win27–5–1Renz LlagasUD12Jun 25, 201324 years, 115 daysThe Mall, Nakhon, Ratchasima, ThailandRetained WBC Asian Boxing Council bantamweight title
32Win26–5–1Jilo MerlinUD10May 3, 201324 years, 62 daysKhonmuangsri Stadium, Si Sa Ket, Thailand
31Win25–5–1Not listedKO3 (6)Mar 18, 201324 years, 16 daysNCO Club, Royal Thai Airforce, Bangkok, Thailand
30Win24–5–1Elmar FranciscoUD6Jan 28, 201323 years, 332 daysBangplama School, Suphan Buri, Thailand
29Win23–5–1Safwan LombokKO4 (6), 0:44Dec 3, 201223 years, 276 daysNorth Bangkok University, Bangkok, Thailand
28Win22–5–1Ricky ManufoeKO4 (12), 2:37Oct 2, 201223 years, 214 daysNonthaburi Pier, Nonthaburi, ThailandWon vacant WBC Asian Boxing Council bantamweight title
27Win21–5–1Michael RodriguezUD6Jul 2, 201223 years, 122 daysMinburi Market, Minburi, Thailand
26Loss20–5–1 Yota Sato UD12Mar 27, 201223 years, 25 daysKorakuen Hall, Tokyo, JapanLost WBC super flyweight title
25Win20–4–1 Nobuo Nashiro UD12Nov 4, 201122 years, 247 daysNational Stadium Gymnasium, Bangkok, ThailandRetained WBC super flyweight title
24Win19–4–1 Tomás Rojas UD12Aug 19, 201122 years, 170 daysKhonmuangsri Stadium, Si Sa Ket, ThailandWon WBC super flyweight title
23Win18–4–1Boido SimanjuntakTKO5 (6), 2:26Jun 14, 201122 years, 104 daysBang Phun, Thailand
22Win17–4–1Little RosemanTKO3 (6)Apr 12, 201122 years, 41 daysMai Khao Beach, Phuket, Thailand
21Win16–4–1Javier MalulanKO5 (6), 1:10Mar 3, 201122 years, 1 dayPhra Samut Chedi, Thailand
20Win15–4–1Takashi KunishigeUD12Dec 24, 201021 years, 297 daysRajabhat Srisaket University, Si Sa Ket, ThailandWon vacant WBC Asian Boxing Council flyweight title
19Loss14–4–1 Pongsaklek Wonjongkam UD12Oct 8, 201021 years, 159 daysMueang Noi, ThailandFor WBC flyweight title
18Win14–3–1Decky PutraKO1 (6), 2:04Jul 20, 201021 years, 140 daysNongnaree Park, Petchaboon, Thailand
17Win13–3–1Agus AlorKO2 (6)Feb 25, 201020 years, 360 daysNongnaree Park, Petchaboon, Thailand
16Win12–3–1Agus SitumorangKO3 (12)Nov 16, 200920 years, 259 daysPamok School, Ang Thong, ThailandRetained WBC Asian Boxing Council flyweight title
15Win11–3–1John BimaKO2 (12), 1:38Jul 17, 200920 years, 137 daysCentral Market of Ladsawai, Lamlooka,
Pathum Thani, Thailand
Retained WBC Asian Boxing Council flyweight title
14Win10–3–1Irfan OgahUD12Feb 26, 200919 years, 361 daysTupathemee Sport Arena, Bangkok, ThailandWon vacant WBC Asian Boxing Council flyweight title
13Win9–3–1Panthep MullipoomPTS6Dec 12, 200819 years, 285 daysNong Mamong, Thailand
12Loss8–3–1Jin Man JeonUD12Oct 11, 200819 years, 223 daysMasan, South KoreaFor vacant interim WBO Asia Pacific flyweight title
11Draw8–2–1Fernando LumacadSD12Oct 4, 200819 years, 216 daysNaga Sports Complex, Naga City, Cebu, PhilippinesFor vacant interim WBO Oriental flyweight title
10Win8–2Yodsing SithteerapongPTS6Aug 22, 200819 years, 173 daysNonthaburi, Thailand
9Win7–2 Rommel Asenjo UD6Feb 22, 200818 years, 357 daysTamaka Witthayakom School, Kanchanaburi, Thailand
8Loss6–2Taned JitkaweePTS8Oct 12, 200718 years, 224 daysChumphon, Thailand
7Win6–1Lowie BantigueUD6Aug 27, 200718 years, 178 daysPattaya, Thailand
6Win5–1Heri AmolUD10Jun 4, 200718 years, 94 daysNongtakao School, Rayong, ThailandWon vacant WBO Asia Pacific Youth super flyweight title
5Loss4–1Javier MalulanUD10Apr 7, 200718 years, 36 daysBaguio City Convention Center, Baguio City,
Benguet, Philippines
For vacant WBO Asia Pacific Youth flyweight title
4Win4–0Roel GadeUD10Feb 23, 200717 years, 358 daysChokchai 4 Center, Bangkok, Thailand
3Win3–0Bunnam ThammakhunUD6Dec 22, 200617 years, 295 daysDhurakij Pundit University, Bangkok, Thailand
2Win2–0Ekkawit ThongmeePTS6Sep 24, 200617 years, 206 daysCentral Plaza, Rama II, Bangkok, Thailand
1Win1–0Yoddoi SithsoeiPTS6Jul 31, 200617 years, 151 days Rajadamnern Stadium, Bangkok, Thailand

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Sporting positions
World boxing titles
Preceded by WBC Super flyweight champion
August 19, 2011 – March 27, 2012
Succeeded by